9780243185399 - Report on the Progress and Condition of the U. S. National Museum for the Year Ending June 30, 1909 (Classic Reprint) de Museum, United States National (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. In this book, the author delves into the history of the National Museum and the masterful decisions made in its conception that led it to become what it is today. The museum's evolution began in 1846 when Congress recognized the Smithsonian Institution's ability to take on the mantle of a national museum of natural curiosities and human cultural history. The author provides many examples of the kinds of exhibits that the public may view, from natural history's hall of mammals to the life-sized model of a dinosaur skeleton; from some of the world's most impressive gems and minerals to the Wright Brothers' plane; from gowns worn by First Ladies to a working model of an early computer; and even the history of American music as the museum displays stringed instruments dating back to the 1700s. The technological, cultural, and artistic breadth displayed in the museum offers visitors a wide range of ways to explore the history of the United States and the world. By focusing on the origins, growth, scope, and significance of the National Museum, the author invites the reader to appreciate its profound influence on not only Washington, D.C., but also the entire nation, and see the museum not as a static repository of artifacts but as an ever-evolving testament to human ingenuity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.